Wed Sep 18 05:46:57 UTC 2024: ## White Sox Fall to Angels, 5-0, Extending Losing Streak
ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Chicago White Sox’s three-game winning streak came to a screeching halt Tuesday night, as they were shut out by the Los Angeles Angels, 5-0, at Angel Stadium.
The loss marks the 116th of the season for the Sox, putting them four shy of tying the 1962 New York Mets for the most defeats in a season during Major League Baseball’s modern era.
The White Sox struggled to generate any offensive momentum, managing just six hits against Angels starter Griffin Canning and his relief corps.
“We just really didn’t get any momentum going,” said interim manager Grady Sizemore. “We had some chances, had some decent at-bats, but just couldn’t put multiple ones together and string anything to create some offense.”
Despite a solid performance from starting pitcher Davis Martin, who allowed three runs on seven hits in five innings, the Sox were unable to overcome the Angels’ timely hitting.
“I thought I executed pretty well today, battled,” said Martin. “There were a lot of good (at-bats) they put together. Forced me to get in the zone, especially with the offspeed (pitches).”
Martin expressed frustration with the two lead-off walks he issued in the third and fourth innings, which ultimately led to runs.
The Angels, on the other hand, capitalized on their opportunities, scoring three runs with two outs.
“I thought (Canning) pitched pretty well, he was throwing his changeup and slider pretty well,” Sizemore said. “Just keeping us off the heater just enough with those other pitches. Just couldn’t string anything together.”
The White Sox will look to avoid matching the 1962 Mets’ loss total in their final 10 games, needing to win at least seven of those contests to avoid tying the dubious record.
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